Mass to Micrograms Converter
Milligram to Microgram Conversion
1 Milligram = 1,000 Microgram
Convert between Milligram and Microgram with step-by-step calculations.
Unit Information
Milligram (mg)
A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.
System: SI
Microgram (µg)
A metric unit of mass equal to 10⁻⁶ grams, or 10⁻⁹ kilograms.
System: SI
Conversion Process
This conversion uses Kilogram as the base unit. We'll first convert Milligram to Kilogram, then convert from Kilogram to Microgram.
Step 1: Convert from Milligram to Kilogram
1 × 0.001 = 0.001
Result: 0.001 Kilogram
Step 2: Convert from Kilogram to Microgram
0.001 × 1.00B = 1,000
Result: 1,000 Microgram
Direct Conversion Factor
1 × 1,000 = 1,000
Direct conversion: 1 Milligram = 1,000 Microgram
Microgram (µg)
System: SI
Definition:1 microgram = 10⁻⁶ grams = 10⁻⁹ kilograms.
Origin: Derived from the gram and the SI prefix "micro-".
Common Usage: Commonly used in medicine for dosages and in scientific research for measuring very small quantities.
Synonyms: mcg, gamma